1988 Austin Maestro L 1.3L Petrol · F201 VEG
1988 Austin Maestro L (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 9,816 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MAESTRO L
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1275cc
F201 VEG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2021
- 9,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F201 VEG Mileage History
- 26/10/200680,136 mi
- 25/10/20078,250 mi-71,886 mi
- 24/10/20088,518 mi+268 mi
- 24/10/20088,518 mi
- 23/10/20098,692 mi+174 mi
- 23/10/20098,692 mi
- 25/10/20108,831 mi+139 mi
- 28/10/20108,831 mi
- 27/10/20118,912 mi+81 mi
- 25/10/20129,056 mi+144 mi
- 25/10/20129,056 mi
- 28/10/20139,192 mi+136 mi
- 23/10/20149,312 mi+120 mi
- 17/11/20159,455 mi+143 mi
- 30/08/20169,609 mi+154 mi
- 10/01/20199,692 mi+83 mi
- 25/10/202198,089 mi+88,397 mi
- 28/10/20219,816 mi-88,273 mi
Average of roughly -4,686 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F201 VEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Maestro L (F201 VEG) between October 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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